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FameLab 2011

	FameLab 2012

What is FameLab:

FameLab is a national talent competition to find the best new talent in science communication.

Originally created by the UK’s Cheltenham Science Festival, the idea of the competition is to take science out of the classroom and make it fun, and to encourage young people with a passion for science and technology to share their enthusiasm with the general public.

Who can take part in Famelab

To enter FameLab you must be at least 21 years old, working in or studying science, technology, engineering or maths and working or studying in the Czech Republic.

This includes private and public sector employees. The competition aims to provide new opportunities for engineers and scientists to develop their skills as communicators.

		How do I enter?

	Download the registration form and send it to us by email to famelab@adeto.eu by 7 February 2012. We will contact you by email to confirm the receipt of your application and inform you of the details

		What will happen at the competition?

You will be given a maximum of 3 minutes in which to impress the judges. They are looking for exciting and engaging talks (in Czech) that can be understood by a general public adult audience. Minimal props are allowed but there is no set up time or assistance. Power points’ presentations are not permitted.
The judges will be able to question you after each presentation and will also give you constructive feedback where possible. The panel will include 3-4 people, experts on science and communication.
The judges will be able to question you on the topic and give feedback. An audience will be present who will be involved in the selection process.
A public audience will be present.
The finalists from the auditions will be chosen to go through to a masterclass and then to the final. The masterclass will be a 2-day event led by the British and Czech science and communication experts.
At the final (in May) you will be asked to give another 3 minute presentation of a contemporary science topic.
FameLab International competition will take place in June 2012 in Cheltenham. There will be 20 countries present. The finalists will present in English.

We have prepared a special page for you with hints on how to prepare for the competition.

		What do I win?

The finalists will win a 2-day masterclass in science communication. You will work with UK and Czech science communicators and media trainers to develop your media and presentation skills.
The overall FameLab winner chosen at the Final in Prague will attend the Cheltehnam Science Festival in the UK and compete in the FameLab International competition on 11 June 2011
The winner will receive prizes provided by the British Council, National Fund of Karel Janeček and the Academy of Science of the Czech Republic.
But most of all you will definitely win the appreciation of the audience for you passion for science and be on TV!

Do you have a question? Please contact us at dasa.sephton@britishcouncil.cz.